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Kentucky VA hospital reduces MRSA rate through screening

February 18, 2014
Infection Control

By instituting a screening program for patients, the Louisville (Ky.) Veterans Affairs Medical Center has drastically reduced MRSA infections at its facility.
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Joint Commission seeks comments on proposed perinatal care certification requirements

February 18, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The proposed requirements of a new Joint Commission perinatal care certification program are up for field review.

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Staff Challenge: National Patient Safety Goals

February 11, 2014

Name at least three different situations where the use of two patient identifiers is required.

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Study: Hospitals need to improve ICU infection control practices

February 11, 2014
Infection Control

A new study found that improving infection control protocols in intensive care units would have a major impact on reducing healthcare-acquired infections.

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CMS delays two-midnight rule enforcement

February 11, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

After opposition from hospitals and physicians, the CMS has delayed enforcement of its controversial two-midnight rule until October.

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Staff Challenge: Infection Control

February 4, 2014
Infection Control

 

The hospital has a responsibility for communication information about the prevention and control of infection to which groups? Choose all that apply.
a.      Visitors
b.      Staff
c.      Patients
d...
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Report explains clinical alarm NPSG

February 4, 2014

The Joint Commission explains how it developed its new National Patient Safety Goal on clinical alarm safety.

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Joint Commission clarifies gas cylinder storage requirements

February 4, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

The Joint Commission has added new clarifications to storage requirements for medical gas cylinders.

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Staff Challenge: Rights, Ethics, and Communication

January 28, 2014
Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Fill in the blank: Hospitals are required to provide language and _________________ services.

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Eisenberg award winners announced

January 28, 2014
Quality & Errors

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have announced the 2013 recipients of the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.

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